Leviticus 7:32

the right thigh not -shoulder" as mg. The plural -ye" indicates the composite character of this section. The right thigh was a further due of the priests, given to the officiating priest, as well as the breast, which was given to Aaron and his sons for ever (Leviticus 7:34).

The priestly dues seem to have gradually increased. According to 1 Samuel 2:13 ff. the worshipper was apparently allowed to decide for himself how much to give. The priestly portion assigned in 1 Samuel 9:24 to Saul as a mark of honour was -the thigh, and the fat tail." (See note on p. 12.) The legislation of Deut. (Deuteronomy 18:3) gives the priest -the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw." But here (cp. Leviticus 10:14 f.; Exodus 29:27 f.) he was still better off with the wave breast and right thigh.